would not be able to be who I am today vs would not be able to be what I am today

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. The first phrase 'would not be able to be who I am today' is used when referring to one's personal identity, character, or essence. The second phrase 'would not be able to be what I am today' is used when talking about one's achievements, accomplishments, or status.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 665 views

would not be able to be who I am today

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to personal identity, character, or essence.

This phrase is used to express that without certain experiences or events, the speaker's personal identity or character would not have developed as it has.

Examples:

Without my struggles, I would not be able to be who I am today.
Her guidance and support helped me become who I am today.

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Without enlargement we would not be able to boast today that we, as the European Parliament, are the point of contact for 450 million citizens.
I might not be able to today.
I am convinced that the citizens of Europe would not be able to grasp why, however well-meant our intentions, we are today approving an agreement when the Russian Federation is bombing Chechnya and even preventing helpless refugees from fleeing.
Without their input we would not be able to take the historic decisions which are before us today.
We will not be able to hunt today, I'm afraid, with the weather so changeable.
I may not be able to prove anything today, but you have involved way too many people here, General.
Because I've worked hard to be who I am today.
Even if she were conscious she would not be able to talk.
This would mean for example that integrated companies such as Électricité de France would not be able to generate power and own the grid.
I would not be able to increase both.
I would not be able to bear to recollect them in court.
You would not be able to live with yourself.
You would not be able to buy pants.
It would not be able to keep secret.
Because of insufficient financial means, NGP would not be able to complete these investments.
Sweden would not be able to implement the UN Firearms Protocol exclusively on its own.
Otherwise, they would not be able to gain additional market share.
Without them we would not be able to function.
The French authorities indicate that given the resources available FagorBrandt would not be able to overcome its difficulties without state aid.
In general, it would not be able to implement the restructuring plan.

Alternatives:

would not be able to become the person I am today
would not be able to be the individual I am today
would not be able to be the same person I am today
would not be able to be the person I am now
would not be able to be myself today

would not be able to be what I am today

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to achievements, accomplishments, or status.

This phrase is used to express that without certain experiences or events, the speaker's achievements, accomplishments, or status would not have been attained.

Examples:

Without their support, I would not be able to be what I am today.
The opportunities I had shaped me into what I am today.

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Without enlargement we would not be able to boast today that we, as the European Parliament, are the point of contact for 450 million citizens.
I might not be able to today.
I am convinced that the citizens of Europe would not be able to grasp why, however well-meant our intentions, we are today approving an agreement when the Russian Federation is bombing Chechnya and even preventing helpless refugees from fleeing.
Without their input we would not be able to take the historic decisions which are before us today.
We will not be able to hunt today, I'm afraid, with the weather so changeable.
I may not be able to prove anything today, but you have involved way too many people here, General.
Even if she were conscious she would not be able to talk.
This would mean for example that integrated companies such as Électricité de France would not be able to generate power and own the grid.
I would not be able to increase both.
I would not be able to bear to recollect them in court.
You would not be able to live with yourself.
You would not be able to buy pants.
It would not be able to keep secret.
Because of insufficient financial means, NGP would not be able to complete these investments.
Sweden would not be able to implement the UN Firearms Protocol exclusively on its own.
Otherwise, they would not be able to gain additional market share.
Without them we would not be able to function.
The French authorities indicate that given the resources available FagorBrandt would not be able to overcome its difficulties without state aid.
In general, it would not be able to implement the restructuring plan.
Santa Claus in a thong riding a unicorn would not be able to pull focus from me.

Alternatives:

would not be able to achieve what I am today
would not be able to accomplish what I am today
would not be able to reach the level I am today
would not be able to attain what I am today
would not be able to become what I am today

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would not be able to be who I am today vs would not be able to be what I am today